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Sick of spending too much on guitar strings? Stock up for less with these Prime Day discounts from Ernie Ball, D'Addario and more
By Daryl Robertson published
With discounted options for both acoustic and electric, there's never been a better time to stock up on strings

Jared James Nichols and Henrik Linder have a new favorite set of strings – and they're designed to get more from your guitar
By Phil Weller published
DR's Dragon Skin+ strings feature an innovative coating design that aims to get strings vibrating to their full potential – so much so that Henrik Linder thinks they “will change the way I play music”

“Coated strings definitely mitigate finger noise”: How different strings affect your acoustic guitar tone
By Jamie Dickson published
Strings have a major influence on your acoustic sound – here’s how to choose the right ones for your guitar

Get up to 55% off strings, picks, capos, cables and other guitar accessories with Ernie Ball's mega Cyber Monday sale
By Matt Owen last updated
Bag huge discounts on just about every essential accessory you could need – or scoop some suitable stocking fillers for a guitar-playing loved one

D’Addario expands XT string range with multi-packs, singles, 7-string guitar sets and more
By Richard Bienstock published
“Technologically advanced” design features high carbon steel core and extended life treatment

Rotosound releases single string sets for its entire range of guitar and bass strings
By Matt Owen published
Single strings are now available from British Steel, Pure Nickel, Nexus and Ultramag sets

Could D’Addario’s new XS designs be the best coated strings yet?
By Richard Bienstock published
"Technological breakthrough" promises incredibly thin coating to protect wound and plain steel strings with no tone dampening

Ernie Ball brings out all-new Limited Edition Slash signature string set
By Matt Owen published
The new Slinky strings promise increased durability and tuning stability without sacrificing the Guns N' Roses star's sound
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